Job Title
Customs Director EU
Job Description
Vanderlande is a leading global partner in future-proof logistics process automation for distribution centers, airports, and the parcel market.
Our comprehensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services – enables the delivery of fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology.
Our comprehensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services – enables the delivery of fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology.
Vanderlande is renowned for its technological innovation and customer-centric approach, allowing us to embed efficiency and reliability into even the most complex logistics operations. With a strong focus on flexibility and continuous improvement, we are committed to delivering high-quality systems that perfectly align with our customers’ needs.
To support our continued growth and success, we are looking for a:
Customs Director EU
As a Customs Manager, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all customs and export control regulations, while maintaining a commercial perspective.
You will be responsible for:
- Overseeing customs processes and regulatory compliance in an internationally operating company.
- Further developing a robust framework for our customs organization and internal controls.
- Implementing the customs and export controls strategy within Vanderlande.
- Designing internal procedures and manuals to ensure compliance with customs legislation, along with adequate internal controls.
- Addressing and resolving the specific challenges of a rapidly growing company.
- Proactively advising and supporting (senior) management on customs and export control aspects of business decisions.
- Providing training and raising awareness within the organization on relevant customs and export control topics.
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, tax authorities, external advisors, and external auditors.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (HBO level) or equivalent working and thinking level.
- At least 6 years of experience in customs management.
- Extensive knowledge of customs legislation (especially classification and customs valuation) and international trade regulations.
- Affinity with IT and/or operational experience is desirable.
- Experience in export controls is a plus.
- Proven ability to operate independently within a large, internationally operating company.
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing individuals and teams.
- Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English, written and spoken.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently in a fast-changing environment.
What do we offer?
This position offers a competitive salary range of € 6.200 to € 7.400 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).
On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:
- 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
- Flexible working hours.
- A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
- A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
- Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
- Working from home allowance.
- Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
- On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
- Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
- A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
- And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.
Contact
If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and ambitions, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV and cover letter. For further information,
please contact Stef Alferink (recruiter) by phone +31 413 755 087
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande embraces diversity in all its forms. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.